What kind of home is 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is a 5-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH sell for?

15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH last sold for £861,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £420,000 in November 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2014 and April 2024, 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH rose from £420,000 to £861,000, a change of £441,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH has a recorded floor area of 225 m² (2,422 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4BH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH use?

The latest EPC at 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH have?

15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH has 2 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH in?

15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH sits in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH show an average of 328 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

The closest primary school to 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is St James' CofE Academy (395m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (425m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH?

The closest bus stop to 15 Ison Close, MK40 4BH is Darlow Drive, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

225 m²

2422 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 Ison Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

15 Ison Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Biddenham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4BH). It has a recorded floor area of 225 m² (around 2422 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 225 m² it's 25.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (179 m² median across 12 EPCs). Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 63.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £861,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromE52toC75

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 15 Ison Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BH

3decisions3extensions30documents10nearby

Jul 2015
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Single storey side / rear extension, garage conversion & new detached garage
Extension
Reference
15/01157/FUL
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ExtensionJan 2025Decision
RenovationMay 2021Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 15 Ison Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£866,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£861,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2024Most recent
£861,000
+67.2%over 7 years
27 March 2017
£515,000
+22.6%over 2 years
6 November 2014
£420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4BH: £650,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in MK40 4BH

On the street

Versus other Ison Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Ison Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,827

Street avg £3,392

Above

Floor Area

225 m²

Street avg 200 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

328/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Darlow Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St James' CofE Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 4BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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